These are usually at our apiary at Dounhurst Farm, Skiff Lane, Wisborough Green, where we have a large number of colonies for demonstration purposes. Meetings are normally held every third Saturday and third Wednesday during the summer, and there is an opportunity to talk bees and purchase equipment after meetings.
We welcome visitors and can provide protective equipment. Saturday meetings are followed by tea.
The apiary is closed between meetings, and nobody should visit without the permission of a Committee Member.
When visiting the apiary can all visitors please park on the grass verges either side of the farm entrance where there is plenty of room, not in the road or the farm entrance.
For Sat (and Sun) meetings we usually have two groups, the "Beginners" start at 12.00 and the "Advanced" at 2.30. The "Beginners" will concentrate on handling skills and a bit of theory, and the "Advanced" will be encouraged to learn as much as they wish to. Beginners are free to stay after 2.30 when the groups are streamed if necessary. Wednesday meetings are streamed.
We often have special interest meeting organised at short notice, and these will be put on the diary below and sent round by email.
We have ten approved Demonstrators allowing us to give tuition in groups or on a one-to-one basis.
Please check this page in case dates or arrangements are changed.
Please note there will be BBQ facilities after EVERY Wednesday evening meeting throughout the season. Please bring your own food, cutlery etc..